About Department

Home Science faculty is dedicated to scientific knowledge and applications / practices of various parameters involved in home. ‘Home’, implies human considerations. Home Science is also named as ‘Life Science’ in some Indian Universities. It inseparably incorporates sciences & humanities. The term, ‘Humanities’ is defined as’ learning or literature concerned with human culture’. Therefore, Home Science cannot be learnt or taught without incorporating, knowledge about Humanities.

In modern era and with human empowerment as a major objective; Home science is learnt & taught by incorporating economical and commerce / management oriented approach. Society has people belonging to different economical strata. All the 05 Core subjects in home science are taught with economical / commerce/ management related considerations and implications.

Consequently, Home Science inseparably incorporates Science & Technology, Humanities and Commerce. Hence Home Science is a perfect ‘Interdisciplinary’ faculty.

Further elaboration, if necessary, is as under -

Home Science faculty has following subjects.

• Nutrition
• Textile & Clothing
• Human Development
• Resource Management
• Communications & Extension Activities
• Food Chemistry & Textile Chemistry and Nutritional Biochemistry
• Computer Application
• Human Physiology
• Health, Hygiene & Microbiology
• Ecology and Environment

All these subjects are directly or indirectly related to human life, health, art, culture, commerce and management etc; thereby having multi disciplinary inter-relations and applications.

• Nutrition –

Involves scientific, cultural, commercial and management oriented ;  considerations and implications. It is linked with human development & physiology too. Nutritional management involves communication skills & financial management. Hence it involves Science & Technology, Humanities and Economics / Commerce. 

• Textile & Clothing –

Related to scientific aspects of the yarn or cloth, art and culture in the communities, health related considerations and commercial aspects of its management. Hence involve Science & Technology & Humanities.

• Food Chemistry & Textile Chemistry and Nutritional Biochemistry-

These are directly linked to food & nutrition as well as clothing considerations, along with financial as well as commercial aspects which cannot be sidelined. It is Science & Technology.  

• Human Development –

This subject is related to physical, functional, psychological and social development of a person. Therefore it involves science, language & communication skills, life skills & empowerment. Hence it is Science & Humanities.

• Resource Management –      It is linked with       commerce, accounting planning & management, rational implementations etc which affect various aspects in human life. Hence it is Humanities & Commerce.
• Communications & Extension Activities -

Are associated with; art & culture, languages, various skills and scientific implementations of personal or community needs.  Hence the subject involves Science & Humanities.

• Computer Applications –

In Home Science faculty this subject is linked to knowledge acquisition, communication skills and methods, compilation & analysis of scientific data etc. Hence it is Science.

• Human Physiology –

This subject is related to nutrition, human development etc which in turn have inter disciplinary connection. Hence it is Science.

• Heath, Hygiene & Microbiology –

These are inclusive of science, culture, social customs or beliefs, health related issues in human life etc. Hence it is Science & Humanities.

• Ecology & Environment –

Are related to; geographical characteristics, natural cycles and scientific as well as social consideration in their study as well as implementation. Hence it is Science, Humanities & Commerce.

 

The aforementioned facts very clearly and irrefutably make clear; the interdisciplinary status and ramifications of subjects in Home Science; both in knowledge and practical aspects.

Hence ----- Home Science is an ‘Interdisciplinary Faculty’.

Courses Offered -

1 – Certificate course in Home Science

2 – Diploma course in Home Science

3 – B.Sc Degree course in Home Science

4 - M.Sc Food Science & Nutrition

5 – M.Sc Human Development

6 – NSQF Courses-

• Fashion Designing
• Health Care & Nutrition Science

SN	Name	Qualification	Specialization	Designation
1	Dr Anjali Rajwade	M.Sc  ; PhD	Food & Nutrition	Professor & HOD
2	Dr. Kumudini Dhore	M.sc; Ph D	Food & Nutrition	Professor
3	Prof.Purnima Ingle	M.sc	Human Development	Professor
4	Prof. Sonal Kame	M sc Set	Food & Nutrition	Ast.Professor
5	Mrs. Zeenat Khan	M sc	Food & Nutrition	CHB Lecturer
6	Mrs. Vrunda Bhagat	M sc	Food & Nutrition	CHB Lecturer
7	Mrs. Mukta Bagadia	M sc	Food & Nutrition ;Dietetics	CHB Lecturer
8	Miss. Monali Chavan	M sc	Food & Nutrition; Dietetics	CHB Lecturer
9	Mrs. Reshma Banait	M sc	Textile & Clothing	CHB Lecturer
10	Mrs. Shraddha Shekokar	M sc	Food & Nutrition	CHB Lecturer
11	Miss Aparna Thosar	M sc	Textile & Clothing	CHB Lecturer
12	Mrs. Safoora Ahmed	M sc	Textile & Clothing	CHB Lecturer
13	Miss. Bhagyashri Aherkar	M sc	Human Development	CHB Lecturer
14	Miss Shamal Parvate	M sc	Human Development	CHB Lecturer
15	Miss. Rohini Gandhe	M sc	Food & Nutrition	CHB Lecturer
16	Mrs. Akansha Deshmukh	M sc	Communication & Extension	CHB Lecturer
17	Mrs.Alka Jain	M sc	Textile & Clothing	CHB Lecturer
18	Mre. Seema Agrwal	M sc	Resource Mgmt.	CHB Lecturer